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City of Tamarac Resolution R-2003-111
Temp Reso #10116 — May 5, 2003 Page 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2003-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT THE FOURTH YEAR ACTION PLAN "RECOMMENDATIONS" FOR EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC'S U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR THE HUD FISCAL YEAR (FY 2003) CASE NO. 8-MI-03; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified the City of Tamarac of its HUD Fiscal Year (FY 2003) allocation in the amount of $519,000.00 under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (attached hereto as Exhibit 1 "); and WHEREAS, allocations received for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program must be utilized for eligible CDBG activities; and WHEREAS, all eligible Community Development Block Grant Program activities must also meet one of the two "national objectives" as defined by Congress as either benefiting low and moderate income people or helping to eliminate slum and blight; and WHEREAS, on July 12, 2000, via Resolution R-2000-203 (attached hereto as Exhibit "2"), the City of Tamarac adopted the City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan, a required document which established a Five Year Strategic Plan listing the applicable Temp Reso #10116 — May 5, 2003 Page 2 priorities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and an Action Plan detailing the planned expenditures for that fiscal year; and WHEREAS, each year a new Action Plan will be prepared detailing the projects, activities or programs to be funded by that year's grant fund allocation in compliance with the City's Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed Action Plan requires Public Hearing processes by which public input is solicited on the proposed Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Tamarac was selected to participate in one of the required Public Hearings regarding "Recommendations" of proposed uses for the FY 2003 eligible activities for the City of Tamarac's CDBG Fourth Year Action Plan; and WHEREAS, the first portion of the public participation has been completed; and WHEREAS, the proposed Fourth Year Action Plan "Recommendations" was recommended by the Planning Board on May 7, 2003; and WHEREAS, the Action Plan including the proposed projects is being submitted for City Commission consideration and approval; and WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development recommends approval; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to authorize the appropriate City Officials to accept the Fourth Year Action Plan "Recommendations" for expenditures of the City of Tamarac's U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the HUD L.. 1 Temp Reso #10116 — May 5, 2003 Page 3 Fiscal Year (FY 2003). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. SECTION 2: That the City Commission hereby approves the Fourth Year Action Plan "Recommendations" for the City of Tamarac's U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program utilizing the $519,000.00 allocation in eligible expenditures for the HUD Fiscal Year (FY 2003). SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. Temp Reso #10116 — May 5, 2003 Page 4 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 14th day of May, 2003. ATTEST: MARION S ENSON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. MITCgDX S. CITY ATTO com mdev\u:\pats\userd ata\wpdata\res\10116reso E i L�►� 1 ■. ► JOE 'T MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR SCHREIBER DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER DIST 2: COMM. FLANSBAUM-TALABI DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF DIST 4: V/M ROBERTS 1 1 1 EXHIBIT "'i" TEMP RERO #8960 AUGUST 2000 CONSOLIDATED PLAN Broward County, Florida CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA P, Of wT AA Conducted by: Ll 1041 Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc. 10221 Taft Street, Suite 2 Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Ph:(954)431-7866, Fax:(954)431-6882 TABLE OF CONTENTS CITIZENPARTICIPATION PLAN ........................ I ................. I .... ... .................................... I....I.........1 General........................................................................................................................................1 Informing the Public/Public Hearings and Meetings.....................................................................1 Accessto Records.......................................................................................................................1 TechnicalAssistance.................................................................................................................2 Commentsand Complaints..........................................................................................................2 Accommodation for Non -English Speaking Persons....................................................................2 FairHousing.................................................................................................................................2 Local Optional Relocation Assistance Policy................................................................................2 ExhibitA .......................................................................................................................................3 Introduction................................................................................................................................3 Background...............................................................................................................................4 INVOLVING CITIZENS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN ..................5 Commentperiod...........................................................................................................................5 CALENDARYEAR 2000 - 2005..................................................................................................6 HOUSINGMARKET ANALYSIS ................................. ...................................................................... 8 CommunityDescription.............................................................................................................. .8 Building To Serve Business and Residents.............................................................................9 Building A Future, Remembering The Past..............................................................................9 A Growing Business Community............................................................................................10 Location................................................................................................................................10 CityServices..........................................................................................................................13 Community Development Department (Planning): ............................................................ 13 Fire Safety and Emergency Medical Services:..................................................................13 Law Enforcement: .......... ... ""** ..... * ... 14 The Office of Social Services: ............................................................................................ 14 Socio-Economic Factors and Trends.........................................................................................15 CityDemographics.............................................................................................................15 Population and Growth Trends: ......................................................................................... 15 HouseholdIncome and Age....................................................................................................... 21 Elderly/Aging Population........................................................................................................32 Racial/Ethnic Characteristics......................................................................................................36 Housing Market and Inventory Conditions ..................................................................................39 HousingSupply......................................................................................................................39 HousingConditions................................................................................................................40 Public and Assisted Housing......................................................................................................47 PublicHousing.......................................................................................................................47 AssistedHousing Inventory ....................................................................................................47 SHIPActivities.......................................................................................................................48 Homeless Facilities and Homeless Needs Assessment.............................................................49 SpecialNeeds facilities..............................................................................................................58 Barriersto Affordable Housing................................ ................................................................... 66 HousingNeeds Assessment...........................................................................................................69 Analysisof Current Trends..........................................................................................................69 CostBurden Analysis.................................................................................................................70 AllHouseholds....................................................................................................................... 74 73 Elderly.................................................................................................................................... LargeFamily Households..................................................................................................... Personswith HIV/AIDS..........................................................................................................76 Personswith Disabilities........................................................................................................ MinorityHousing Needs.........................................................................................................77 ElderlyRenters.......................................................................................................................77 Overcrowding............................................................................................................................7 PhysicallyInadequate................................................................................................................7.7 LeadBase Paint Hazard Reduction.......................................................................................... 76 76 STRATEGIES, PRIORITIES, NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES.............................................................85 LOCAL PRIORITIES FOR CDBG PROGRAM...........................................................................85 GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR ALLOCATION DECISIONS...................................................86 GeographicalImpact of Funds...................................................................................................86 Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan..........................••••........••••..•••.......•••••.•.••.•••.••••••86 Implementation of Projects Timely .............................................................................................86 Activities Interrelationshipof ...................................................................................................... LeveragingFunds................................................................................................................• Phasing .86 .8 Sequenceof ................................................................................................................ Impact on Administration Cost and Operating Budget................................................................ GeneralFeasibility......................................................................................................................87 Non -Duplication of Efforts..........................................................................................................87 JobCreation...............................................................................................................................87 87 STRATEGIC PLAN Strategies.. .........................................................................................................................89 HOUSINGREHABILITATION....................................................................................................89 ASSISTANCE TO FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS................................................I......................90 PublicServices..............................................................................................................................91 PRIORITY ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT............................................................92 Priority Goal "1" - Housing .............................................................92 94 —Priority Goal A2" - Public Service ........ .... ..... ................ ....................... .... ............. I..................... INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE/COORDINATION.........................................................................95 PUBLIC HOUSING IMPROVEMENT/INITIATIVES........................................................................95 96 I..... I.,................... CERTIFICATIONS................................. ........ ............ ......................................... SpecificCDBG Certifications........................................................................................................100 APPENDIXTO CERTIFICATIONS.................................................................................I.............102 LobbyingCertification...............................................................................................................102 Drug -Free Workplace Certification...........................................................................................102 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN General This plan describes the process for citizen participation in the City of Tamarac's Community Planning and Development Programs. This Citizen Participation plan is part of the Consolidated Plan that must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review before the City can receive funds under the CDBG program (Federal Regulations 24 CFR 91.105). This plan provides for and encourages citizen participation. Particular emphasis is placed on participation by persons of low and moderate income who reside in those areas where funds are proposed to be spent. This plan also provides for participation of low and moderate income households residing throughout the City since the City of Tamarac does not have a specific neighborhood or area where there is a significant concentration of low and moderate income households. Informing the Public/Public Hearings and Meetings This plan provides citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information, and records relating to the grantee's proposed use of funds, as required by the regulations of the Secretary, and relating to the actual use of funds under the Act. Public hearings are held at all stages of the planning process to obtain citizens' views and to respond to proposals and questions. All hearings are held after adequate notice, at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, and with accommodation for the handicapped. The CDBG Program Coordinator is responsible for designing and developing an implementation schedule for the upcoming program years (See Exhibit A). This schedule is then made available as part of the Citizen Participation Plan. Its purpose is to provide citizens and other interested parties with advanced notice of the entire process. Newspaper advertisements are placed in a newspaper of general circulation and/or announcements are posted throughout the City at different stages in the process. Meeting, hearings and workshops are advertised at least one week in advance. In addition, meetings are held at City Hall to allow greater citizen participation and accessibility to the handicapped. Meetings are normally held in the momings. Access to Records All records relating to the development of the Consolidated Plan are on file at Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc. (CRA), the City's Consultant/Program Administrator. Copies of the Consolidated Plan will be kept at CRA and the Office of the City Clerk. The public has access to these records during normal business hours. Technical Assistance This plan provides technical assistance, to groups and representatives of persons of low and moderate income, that request such assistance in developing proposals with the level and type of assistance to be determined by the grantee. Comments and Complaints Timely written answers to written complaints and grievances will be provided within 15 working days where practicable. Citizens and other interested parties can provide comments in writing or attend public hearings and meetings to voice their concerns. Citizens will be given no less than 30 days to comment on the proposed Consolidated Plan. Accommodation for Non -English Speaking Persons If a significant number of non-English speaking residents participate, a translator will be provided. A request for a translator must be placed at least one week in advance of the meeting with the Office of the City Clerk or the CDBG Program Coordinator. Fair Housing The City encourages the support of fair housing and has in place a fair housing resolution to endorse the State Fair Housing Statute that is modeled after the Federal Fair Housing Act. The grants will be conducted and administered in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3620), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Orders 11063, 11625, 12138, 12432 and 12892, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act (title II) and implementing regulations. Local Optional Relocation Assistance Policy The City complies with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform local Optional Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, as required under 191.225 and Federal implementing regulations. The City has in effect and is following a residential anti displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the relocation requirements of '91.225 governing optional relocation assistance under section 105(a)(11) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Exhibit A CITY OF TAMARAC CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FIRST PROGRAM YEAR (2000.2001) Introduction This plan describes the citizen participation process under the City of Tamarac's Community Development Block Grant Program. The citizen participation plan is part of the Consolidated Plan that must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review before the City can receive funds under the CDBG program (Federal Regulations 24 CFR 91.105). The Consolidated Plan replaces the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) of the Community Development Block Grant Program. The purpose of the consolidated planning process is to develop a collaborative process that enables the community to create a unified vision for community development. Citizen involvement is an important part of the Consolidated Plan development. The "bottom up" approach enables the citizens to have their ideas and concerns included in the creation of a comprehensive vision of the City's development. This citizen participation plan encourages citizens' involvement in the process through; Encouraging Participation Providing Access to Meetings • Providing Access to Information « Providing Technical Assistance • Advertising and holding Public Hearings 3 Background Goals and Objectives of the CDBG Program N 'on 10 le 'ves There are three (3) national objectives established by law that all local CDBG programs must meet These are: (1) Benefit low and moderate (UM) income persons; (2) Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or (3) Meet other community development needs that have a particular urgent need. Additionally, 60% of all CDBG funds must be used for activities benefiting low to moderate income persons. City of Tamarac CDBG First Program Year (2000.2001) For the First year, the City of Tamarac, FL., is scheduled to receive approximately $ 353,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds will be used to undertake projects in the first year that will support the goals and objectives of the five (5) year Strategic Plan of the City's Consolidated Plan. All projects will principally benefit low to moderate income persons. Project Description 1. $233.00 Residential Rehabilitation (Minor Home Repair) This project is scheduled to provide minor home repairs to low and moderate income homeowners who are experiencing conditions in and around the home that pose a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the household occupants. This program does notrovide a sistance for repairs I the area to be addressed is considered a "common area" by a governing association, or is contiguous in location to a common area. 2. $ 52__^ _9Public Service This project is scheduled to support CPR Enhancement, Life Safety Education, Smoke Detector (Purchase & Installation) and the Purchase of a Bus for the Senior Transportation Program. 3. $10 600 Program Administration This activity will provide for administrative duties relative to the overall grant program and preparation of the Consolidated Plan. This activity is assumed to benefit low and moderate -income persons. 4. 6$ 0,000 Planning and Capacity Building This activity will provide for planning activities, which consist of all costs of data gathering, studies, analysis, and preparation of plans and the identification of actions that will implement the development of the consolidated plan. INVOLVING CITIZENS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN Citizens are an important part of the Consolidated Plan development. The City of Tamarac provides an opportunity for all of its residents to participate throughout the planning process. As required by HUD, the City will emphasize the involvement of low, very low, and extremely low income residents of the City. Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc. developed an implementation schedule for the Consolidated Plan. The proposed implementation schedule was originally presented to the Planning Board at its March 15, 2000 meeting. The schedule is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Four meetings are scheduled to provide citizens the opportunity to participate in the process. Two meetings have been scheduled for the Planning Board. These will be held in the mornings at the City Hall to provide access and encourage citizen attendance. The City Clerk's Office posts notices throughout the city in advance of the Planning Board meetings to inform the citizens. Committee members receive notice of schedule meeting at least one week in advance of the meeting. In addition, citizens will have the opportunity to participate at four City Commission meetings. (See implementation schedule for meeting dates, times, and location). A newspaper advertisement informs citizens, and all those interested in discussion of recommendations for future use of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Once the recommendations are received and the cycle closes, a second newspaper advertisement is run. This Public Notice informs the citizens of the citizen comment period of April 25t" through May 25th, 2000. This citizen participation plan, the projects submitted during the request for proposal cycle and the consolidated plan development are discussed at the meetings. In addition, citizens are provided the opportunity to voice their ideas and concerns. Citizens will also have the opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan and the projected use of funds at four city commission meetings scheduled for the months of April and June 2000. The Action Plan (or proposed use of funds for the first program year) will be published along with notice that the Consolidated Plan is available for review. It will be published after the proposed projects submitted during the request for proposal cycle are discussed at the meetings. Following this advertisement, citizens will have thirty days (April 25 - May 25, 2000) to review and comment. Citizens comments will be incorpo- rated into the Consolidated plan. The city commission will review the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan during the June, 2000 meetings (See implementation schedule). Comment period Citizens are encouraged to participate throughout the process. Anyone wishing to have their comments included in the citizen participation plan must submit a written statement before June 29, 2000. Citizens can also participate by attending the meetings or completing the housing and community needs survey. Written comments on the Consolidated plan must be submitted between June 28 and July 29, 2000. These comments will receive a written response from the CDBG Program Coordinator and will be incorporated into the plan before being submitted to the City Commission for final approval on June 28, 2000. CALENDAR YEAR 2000 - 2005 PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 1=t PROGRAM YEAR DESCRIPTION February 19, 2000 Public notification of planned meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 29, 2000. February 29, 2000 Public Forum - At this Public Forum, there will be a discussion of recommendations for future use of the City's CDBG funds. The public is invited to participate in this discussion and give recommendations. Location: Commission Cham- bers, City of Tamarac, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL March 10, 2000 Letters sent to agencies requesting comment on environmental impact of the proposed projects. March 11, 2000 Public notification of planned meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 2000. March 15, 2000 First public meeting with the Planning Board. The Board will be introduced to CDBG and eligible activities for future use of the City's CDBG funds. Location: Commission Chambers, City of Tamarac, 7525 NW 881' Avenue, Tamarac; FL April 1, 2000 Public notification of planned meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, 2000. April 5, 2000 Second Meeting with the Planning Board. There will be a discussion of recommendations for future use of the City's CDBG funds to be forwarded to City Commissioners for review. Location: Commission Chambers, City of Tamarac, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 6 April 22, 2000 Public notification of planned meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2000. April 24, 2000 Specified deadline to receive environmental agencies review responses. April 25, 2000 Publish Notice of No Significant Impact on the Environment (FONSI). April 26, 2000 Public Hearing and Commission meeting for adoption of recommendations made by the Planning Board for 1st year program. "Statement" adopted by City Commission. April 28, 2000 Final Statement of objectives/Proposed Use of .Funds published. Notice that Action Plan is available for review. June 28 - July 29, 2000 Citizen comment period on Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. June 12, 2000 Final Action Plan submitted to City Commission for review. June 24, 2000 Public notification of planned meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 28, 2000. June 28, 2000 City Commission and Public Hearing meeting to approve Final Action Plan. July 20, 2000 Submit Consolidated Plan and Final Action Plan to HUD office (includes Statement of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds). Last day to submit - August 15, 2000) August 8, 2000 Request for Release of Funds and Certification submitted to HUD (Miami office). August 15, 2000 - September 30, 2000 October 1, 2000 45-day HUD decision period. 1st Program year begins 7 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS Community Description The City of Tamarac offers the best of the south Florida lifestyle. If offers its residents the opportunity to stay at home and enjoy what others would call a -vacation." Residents can set out in any direction of the compass and discover right in their own backyard what foreign and domestic travelers deem exotic. Fort Lauderdale, with its world-renowned beaches, tournament fishing, Caribbean reefs for Scuba diving and gourmet restaurants, shares Tamarac's eastern border. The vast wilderness and unmatched beauty of the Everglades National Park lies just across the City's western boundary. The world's most luxurious cruise ships sail for exotic Caribbean ports from docks just a few minutes' away. Key West, America's "Margaretville", is just a short drive south. Residents and tourists could also drive to the north and say hello to Mickey, Minnie and Donald at Orlando's Disney World. In Tamarac, residents could golf, play tennis, swim, or maybe just enjoy a quiet picnic by the water. The U.S. Conference of Mayors named Tamarac one of America's most livable cities. The White House designated the City as a Millennium Community. The President also awarded his Blue Ribbon of Excellence to a Tamarac Elementary School. Lush green lawns and inviting canals frame Tamarac's diverse opportunities to make a home. Whether people seek the convenience and economy of a condo flat, or want the spaciousness and luxury of a large home with a golf course view, they are likely to find it in Tamarac. In the City of Tamarac, there are plenty of housing opportunities. Whether residents want to rent or buy, Tamarac is affordable. The real estate millage rate is below the Broward County average. And, Tamarac is a very safe city. Its crime rate is lowest for any Broward County city of more than 50,000 residents. Tamarac's Parks and Recreations Department provides year-round recreation programs for every age group. Softball, tennis, roller hockey, boat launch, fishing, picnic and shaded playground facilities are offered at four City -owned and operated Parks. Regional, national and international industry leaders are choosing Tamarac for their corporate address as the new Millennium dawns in South Florida. A business -friendly City government, immediate intermodal transportation access, an abundant professional and skilled workforce, and an unparalleled lifestyle attract them. With more than 54,000 residents spread across its 12-square miles, the City of Tamarac is one of the densest cities in Broward County. Broward is the fastest growing area in Florida and the third fastest growing county of more than 1-million population in the United States. Tamarac operates under a City Commission/ City Manager form of government. Residents elect their Mayor at -large and each of four City Commissioners from single -member electoral districts. The City of Tamarac employs 350 people in its various departments. Tamarac's 'customer -first' orientation is a secret to the City's recent economics and community development successes. The City promises businesses and residents a professional "customer service that is second to none." Building To Serve Business and Residents Tamarac is building to meet the 21a century needs of both its businesses and residents. In mid- 2000, nearly $56 million in public works improvement are either nearing completion or in preparation for construction. They include infrastructure and public facilities improvements that will support both the residential and business communities. The City plans to repave 123 miles of City streets. It is also planning to beautify our medians and improving drainage. The City's new 30,000 square feet, $4 million, Senior and Community Center more than doubles Parks and Recreation facilities under roof. Broward County plans to open a new $6.2-million branch library next to the Senior and Community Center. Tamarac will receive two new schools - an elementary and a middle school- within the next two years. Additionally, in February 2000 the City launched Tamarac Transit. It is the City's first fixed - route bus system, providing service from neighborhoods to every major shopping and City -owned facility in Tamarac, and connections to Broward Transit as well. Building A Future, Remembering The Past The 21$t century Tamarac is a city very much different from the retirement community founded in 1963, originally founded as a retirement community, Tamarac is getting younger. Younger families are now taking advantage of excellent housing values. A rich and healthy blend of industry and business provides a broad range of services for residents and helps assure the economic viability of Tamarac well into the future. Tamarac stretches approximately seven miles from Ft. Lauderdale on the east to the Everglades on the west. It is crisscrossed by a system of State, County and City streets and roads that speed commerce and residential traffic along beautifully landscaped medians. The ity provide 54,000. employment for more than 15,00 men and women. Population has grown to approximately A Growing Business Community The Tamarac Commerce Park has become the address of choice for some national and regional industry leaders. The Park enjoys immediate access to high-speed interstate routing that places the best of the region's rail, sea, road and air transportation just minutes away. City Furniture, south Florida's largest home furnishing retailer, is building a $25-million,1,000,000- sq. ft. combination corporate headquarters, retail showroom, and regional distribution center. National bottled water leader Culligan Water bottles and distributes to all of south Florida from Tamarac's Commerce Park. Florida -based Zephyrhills Water is now building a facility in the Park. These new Tamarac Commerce Park tenants join established Tamarac business partners including Sunbelt Precision Products, AT&T (formerly Media One) and Arch Aluminum and Glass. WestPoint at the Tamarac Commerce Park is developing a three-phase, $200-million office -hotel - commercial -light industrial project on a nearly 200-acre site. Location 1. Ciy of Tamarac Loeation_Ma in n Relation to B ,oward The City of Tamarac is strategically located in the center of Broward Dade and Palm Beach Counties in South Florida. The City is withi highways, the Ft, Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport, Port Everglades accessible from the Sawgrass Expressway and the Florida Turnpike. n County, which is between twenty minutes of super and railways. It is easily `1 From the north on the Florida Turnpike, exit Atlantic Boulevard and go west to US 441. Head south on 441 to Commercial Boulevard. From the south, exit Commercial Boulevard and go west. From the north on the Sawgrass Expressway, exit Atlantic Boulevard and go east to Nob Hill Road. Head south on Nob Hill, to Southgate Boulevard, the City's northern boundary. From the south, exit Commercial Boulevard and go east. The City's southern boundary is on the right side. The City's traffic circulation patterns are primarily automobile -oriented. Map Z outlines the main collector streets in the City of Tamarac. The major roads that flow from East to West are Southgate Boulevard, W McNab Road, NW 57t' Street, W Commercial Boulevard, and NW 44th Street. The major roads that flow from North to South are: Rock Island Road, N University Road, NW 88th Avenue, and Nob Hill Road. 11 m 5 City serum Since its incorporation in 1963, Tamarac has prospered and grown into a full service city. The City he approximate POPulation of of Tamarac is 12 square miles located in Central l3ro uild- utt is OVer 60,000. The City of Tamarac the City is 53,059. The Cit S projected populabon,at b constantly strives to meet the needs and improve the health, welfare and safety of its residents. Tamarac prides itself on being a government that is responsive tD its residents. Commu I D to nt De n PI nnin Th is division is responsible for the coordination of all comprehensive planning and r o th management in the City. Personnel in this division include professional planners and with an expertise in land development regulations, The de�ncu envy managsion performs the ement nstudies and g functions: analyzes site development plans and plats, p p administratively processes variances, rezonings, parking waivers and land use amendments. The Occupational (Business) License Program isvahs �I integrates textvinformation sion. The division computerized rates the city's Graphic Information System (GIS), g maps. in addition, the planning staff serves as liaison to various boards, committees and . commissions. Fire S fe and mer n ed al S rvi The Fire Rescue Department has 93 full time employees: jaa 5e ou fia '1 aed n FirefighOf these 56 ters, provide are Paramedics and 33 are Emergency Medical administrative support for the department. Tamarac Fire Rescue responds from two stations. Station #41, located at 7501 NW 88 Ave., is the headquarters for the department where a Paramedic engine company and a rescue unit areassigned. The Fire e Broward Sheriffs PrOffice�Siation #78 is located on Bureau is located adjacent to Station #41 in the same building as th at 4801 West Commercial Blvd. and also houses a Paramedic engine company and a rescue unit. The department recently took possession of a new fire engine that was desii9�sth 'rests i capable n the CAY transporting a patient. That unit; along. with the new rescue, will pro vide port. A reserve engine, 85-foot aerial platform and reserve with four being capable of medical trans rescue vehicle provide backup capability to our front line equipment. The department responds to over 8,000 requests for assistance from the community each year. Emergency responses include structure and vehicle fires, medical assistance at the advanced fife support level, including transportation if necessary, extrication, hazardous materials, electrical and structural hazards, unsafe conditions and dive rescue incidents. 13 The department also provides an annual fire safety inspection program to all commercial properties, building plan review of new construction and renovations, inspection of fire protection and detection systems, safety education, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes, and hurricane preparedness programs. Home fire safety inspections are available upon request. Tamarac participates in the Broward County Mutual Aid System and the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. Emergency dispatching is provided by Broward County. Law Enforce_m n In July 1989, the City contracted police services with the Broward Sheriffs Office (BSO). BSO provides full services to our residents in every area of law enforcement. Calls for service are based on their priority of importance and handled with the highest degree of efficiency. BSO provides personal safety and crime prevention initiatives to any and all residents through our Community Policing Office. Among the many services are the Citizen's Observer Patrol, auto theft prevention rallies, bicycle & pedestrian safety, selective traffic enforcement, fingerprinting, substance abuse, Seniors & Law Enforcement Together, home security inspection, Business & Neighborhood Watch, uniform patrol and criminal investigation. BSO believes that building and maintaining partnerships with the community will effectively prevent crime. The Broward Sheriffs Office remains ever vigilant to meet the needs and concerns of every citizen in the City of Tamarac. The Office of Social Services; Social Services provide a number of health and human service related programs to the public. The Transportation Program provides transportation to medical appointments within the City of Tamarac and grocery shopping for residents without other means of transportation. The fee is $5 for an annual pass or $1 round trip. Health services include monthly hearing evaluations, annual flu shots, and annual skin cancer screening. Doctors who are affiliated with the North Broward Hospital District hold informational and social meetings on the third Wednesday of every month with presentations. The Caregivers Resource Program offers alternating monthly speaker meetings and support group facilitated by a professional from the Hospice of Broward County on the third Friday of the month. The City of Tamarac and the Broward Sheriffs District 7 Community Council offer the "Are You OK" program, a computerized daily telephone assurance call to individuals. Outreach and referral services are available on an as -needed basis. The Office of Social Services also coordinates volunteer opportunities in the City of Tamarac. 14 Socfo-Economic Factors and Trends City Demographics d in this consolidated plan: the U.S. Bureau of There are four main sources for data provide Census, the Claritas Corporation, the Ma In fo Corporation, and the City of Tamarac. Where appropriate, other sources of data will be referenced. Population and Growth Trends: At the first Census (1970) count after its incorporation in 1963, the City of Tamarac had 5,078 residents. Ten years later, the City had grown to 29,378 residents (see Figure 1 and Table 1). 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 Figure 1. Population Growth 1970-2004 1970 1980 1990 1 vuy tsumalea 4%^M F- I VjV..-- Table 1. Current Po ulation and 1970 5,078 1980 25,928 1990 44 822 1999 estimated 63.0 2004 ro'ected 57 547 Source: Cladtas/Census/Mapinfo 15 No Text rou t dens ock group in the City As Map 3 shows population density varies kocn thepNo heastscome roflthe City (fast of N is the one around NW 88�Ave. and the bloc University Drive) Table 2. Current Households and Projections 1980 12,130 2.13 1990 22,906 1.94 1999 estimated 27,048 1.95 2004 ro'ected 29,595 1.94 Source: Claritas/Census a 51P. As Map 5 shows, the block groups with the highest household size. The median household varies from V to 2.5 members per household. The block group with the highest household size (2.5) is the one located on the northeast comer of the City (East of N. University Drive and North of McNab Rd.) 20 Household Income and Age The median household income was $16,593 in 1979, $26,594 in 1989, $31,962 in 1999 and is projected to be $32,971 in 2004. . . - . _ � AI• ^ AAAI 100% 80% 60% m CD w c 9 a 40% 20% 0% 1989 1999 ■ HH INCOME 45,000 ■ HH INCOME $5,000-$9,999 M HH INCOME $15,000-$24,999 ■ HH INCOME $25,000-$34,999 ■ HH INCOME $40,000-$49,999 ® HH INCOME $50,000474,999 ■ HH INCOME $100,000-$149,999 0 HH INCOME $150,000+ 2004 ❑ HH INCOME $10,000414,999 ■ HH INCOME $35,000439,999 ■ HH INCOME $75,000-$99,999 While it appears from figure 2 that the number of people making less than $15,000 has dropped from 24,53% in 1989 to 18,99% in 1999, it is estimated that almost all of this decrease is accounted for by the increase in prices of goods (using Consumer Price Index) Ti Table 3. Household Income Historic i rena ano rry eciea urumn 765 2.83 2.83 676 2.28 2.28 HH INCOME <$5 000 942 4.1 4.11 HH INCOME $5'000-$9,999 2165 9.45 13.56 1908 7.05 9.88 2,071 7.00 9.28 HH INCOME $10 000-$14 999 2,512 10,97 24.53 2,464 9.11 18.99 2,475 8.36 17.64 HH INCOME $15 000-$24,999 5128 22.39 40.92 4,891 18.08 37.07 5,565 18.80 36.44 HH INCOME $25 000-$34 999 4152 18.13 65.05 4,590 16.97 54.04 4,766. 16.10 52.54 HH INCOME $35 000-$39 999 1,399 6,11 7.16 1 956 7.23 61.27 1,985 6.64 59.18 WH INCOME $40000-$49 999 2,3301 10.17 81.33 3,118 11.53 72.80 3.632 12.27 71.45 HH INCOME $50 000 74 999 2 647 11.66 92.89 4,231 15.64 88.44 4,482 16.14 86.59 HH INCOME $75 000-$99 999 923 4.03 96.92 1 626Ila 93.26 HH INCOME 100 000 149 999 425 1.86 98.78 87697.15 HH INCOME $150 000* 283 1.24 100 623 100 Source: Claritas/Census 27 .. .. ;�� �� r".;� , �, � �"' r" t .. .,. �.r:, .� i ("' y The median household income in 1999 is estimated to be an indication of the geographic income disparity in the City of Tamarac is the income distribution across the different block groups in the City. The median income by block group ranges from $24,873 in the most dense, highest populated block group to $64,531 in another. Tables 3 though 10 and figures 2 though 9 show that income distribution varies across age groups as well. In 1999, 19% of all households in the City had a household income of less than $15,000. When considering Income levels by age groups, it became obvious that the percentage of low- income householders was particularly higher among the young (15-24) householders and the elderly (over 75). In the 15-24 category, 35% of householders had income of less than $15,000. 33% of householders over 75 years of age make less than $15,000. By comparison in 1999, it is estimated that 6.50% of householders aged 25-34, 3% of householders aged 35-44, 5% of householders aged 45-54, and 9% of householders aged 55-64 make less than $15,000 per household per year. 18% of householders between 65-74 earn less than $15,000 per year. It is projected that in 2002, the percentage of poor householders will remain highest among youngest and oldest householders. However, the percentage of householders between 15 and 24 who make less than $15,000 will drop from 35% to 29.5% and the percentage of householders over 76. In, all age groups, the percentage of householders who made below $15,000 is projected to be 18% in 2002. Table 4. household Income Dy Age of housenumer No. % Cum. % No. % I Cum. % No. % Cum. HLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $5 000 68 9.44 9.44 22 6.45 6.45 22 5.07 5.07 HLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 5 000-$9,999 75 10.421 19.86 29 8.50 14.95 41 9.45 14.62 HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 114.98 10 000414,999 71 9.86 29.72 67 19.65 34.60 65 29.50 HLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 126.96 15 000-$24, 999 201 27.92 57.64 74 21.70 56.30 117 56.46 HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 25 000-$34 999 187 25.97 83.61 65 19.06 75.36 77 17.74 74.20 HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 35 000-$49 999 83 11.53 95.14 56 16.42 91.78 69 15.90 90.10 HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 50 000-$74 999 25 3.471 98,61 20 5.87 97.65 31 7.14 97.24 HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 75 000-$99 999 10 1.39 100 5 1.47 99.12 7 1.61 98.85 HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 100,000+ - 0 100 3 0.88 100 5 1.15 100 Source: Claritas/Census/MapInfo 24 2004 1999 1989 Figure 3. Household Income for Householders 15-24 1.15 0.88 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ■ HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME 45,000 ■ HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $5,00049,999 • HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $10,000414,999 G HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $15,000-$24,999 • HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $25,-$34,999 0 HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $35,000-$49,999 ■ HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $50,000-$74,999 ® HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $ 5,000-$99 999 ■ HHLDR 15-24, HH INCOME $100,000+ Source: Claritas/Census/Mapmto 25 • ! 0 1999 IT-11 Figure 4. Household Income for Householders 25-34 0% 1016 20% 30% 40% 50% tm IU" OWN a.,�v ••.� ® HHLDR 25-34, HH INCOME �$5,000 A HHLDR 25�34, HH INCOME 000�9 999 ❑ HHLDR 25�34, HH INCOME110,0001114,999 ❑ HHLDR 25-34, HH INCOME 1�, '?4,99999 ■ HHLDR 25.34, HH INCOME25,DQ0 ,p HHLDR 25 34, HH INCOME 5: 999 • HLDR 25-34, HH INCOMEW 0 .74,999 Source: Claritasicensus 0 26 • • 19W 19w Figure 5. Household Income for Householders 35.44 0% io% 2D% 30% 40% MM ano ® HHLDR 35-44, HH INCOME cS5,000 14 p HHLDR 0 HHLDR 35-44, HH INCOME 10,000-�14�� C3 HHLDR ■ HHLDR 36 44; HH INCOME 25,000 ■HHLDR 35-44, HH INCOME 50yk0�0 474,999 13 HHLDR Table 7 .Continued Household Income Source: Claiitas nmusftpinfo 0 27 35-44, HH INCOME 5 W"9 999 35*, HH INCOME 1�,000 5,� 35-44, HH INCOME 7500 - 99,999 999 35�44, nf Nnumphelder C7 MIKI!] I W9 Figure S. Household Income for Householders 45-54 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 19 HHLDR 45 54, HH INCOME <$5,000 ■ HHLDR A5 : HH INCOME $5 OOG49 999 E3 HHLDR 45 54, HH INCOME $10,000$14,999 0 HHLDR 45-54, HH INCOME $16,0004N,999 ■ HHLDR 4a-54, HH INCOME $$25,000$34.999 ■ HHLDR 45-54, HH INCOME 35, ,999 ■ HHLDR 45-54, HH INCOME $50,000474,999 ❑ HHLDR 45-54, HH INCOME $75,000. 99,999 ■ HHLDR 45-54, HH INCOME $100,000+ Source: ClaftWCensusimapinlo 0 28 • M • Figure 7. Household Income for Householders 55-64 096 10l6 207fr 30% 4096 50% W% M% 80% W% IM% M HHLDR 55464, HH INCOME 45,000 ■ HHLDR 0-64, HH INCOME 5 000-$ 999 ❑ HHLDR 55-64, HH INCOME 10,000 14,999 ❑ HHLDR 55-64, HH INCOME 1 ,0004�5,999 ■ HHLDR 55�4, HH INCOME 25 000 34,E El HHLDR 55-64HLDR , HH INCOME 75,0000-399,99�.9 8 HHLDR 44NH INCOME $1�00, 00 74,999 C] Source: ClarRasicensusimapinTo • 29 MI KO) 1% 19E 0 Figure 8. Household Income for Householders 65 74 0 30 Ps K 4m 19M • • Figure 9. Household Income for Householders over 75 0% 2D% 4Lr7D FHHLDR 75.Over, HH INCOME 45,000 0 HHLDR 75-Over, HH INCOME $10.0D0.$14,999 ■ HHLDR 75-Over, HH INCOME $25,000-$34-999 ■ HHLDR 75-Over, HH INCOME $50,000,$74,999 ■ HHLDR 75-Cw, HH INCOME $100,000+ 31 ■ HHLDR 75-Over, HH INCOME $5,000$9,999 D HHLDR 75*w, HH INCOME $15,00 424,999 ■ HHLDR 75-Over, HH INCOME $35,000-$4919" © HHLDR 75.Over, HH INCOME $75,000-$99,999 Elderly/Aging Population Figure 10 and Table 11 present age date for the city of Tamarac from 1980 and up until 2004. The Tamarac population is aging. The median age increased from 55 in 1980 to 63 in 1990. It is estimated that the current median age is 63, and it is projected that the median age in 2003 will be 61. 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 19 A 199(L---._ -1999 _20M . _ ■TOTAL POPULATION AGES 0-4 _ ■TOTAL POPULATION AGES 5-9 13TOTAL POPULATION AGES 10-14 ■TOTAL POPULATION AGES 18-24 EITOTAL POPULATION AGES 15-17 ■TOTAL POPULATION AGES 25-34 ■TOTAL POPULATION AGES 35-44 ■TOTAL POPULATION AGES 55-59 BTOTAL POPULATION AGES 45-54 ■TOTAL POPULATION AGES 60-64 ❑TOTAL POPULATION AGES 65-74 ■TOTAL POPULATION AGES 75+ 5� Table 11, Population Age Historic Trends and Future P AL POPULATION AGES 0-4 1 091 AL POPULATION AGES 5-9 1,142 'AL POPULATION AGES 10-14 1,035 'AL POPULATION AGES 15-17 582 AL POPULATION AGES 18-24 1,694 "AL POPULATION AGES 25-34 3,604 'AL POPULATION AGES 35-44 1 863 AL POPULATION AGES 45-54 1 845 SAL POPULATION AGES 55-59 1,707 rAL POPULATION AGES 60-64 2,831 rAL POPULATION AGES 65-74 6,500 rAL POPULATION AGES 75+ 2,034 4.21 1360 3,03 1532 2.89 1,689 2.93 4.40 1,046 2.33 1731 3,26 1725 3.00 3.99 861 1.92 1500 2.83 1916 3.33 2.24 633 1.41 628 1.18 938 1.63 6.53 2 629 5.87 1,229 2.32 1,475 2.56 13.90 5,267 11.75 6,1 11.51 4,634 8.05 7.19 3 729 8.32 6,277 11.83 7 897 13.72 7.12 2,967 6.62 4 375 8.25 5.56 9.68 6.58 1,808 4.03 1,907 3.59 2 298 3.99 10.92 3,223 7.19 2,541 4.79 2 727 4.74 25.07 11,308 25.23 12,088 22.78 11 962 20.79 7.84 9,991 22.29 13,145 24.77 14 717 25.57 MEDIAN AGE - 55.30 63.40 62.70 61.20 Source. Claritas/Census �������'��/ '\\\����%�am�i 9 .. . ,. , 2� §����������� � � � � � � � /� � : � a� � = %� � }� . �!� � ' � � � / \ �� d� � � 3 � Map 7 shows that the median age varies by Census Block Group from 41 to 73 35 ■ ;' RaciaUEthnic Characteristics In 1980, the population of the City of Tamarac was mostly (96.35%) White non -Hispanic. In 1990, the percentage White non -Hispanic population decreased to 91.33%. It is estimated that in 1999, the White non -Hispanic population of the City will account for only 86.13%. It is further projected that this percentage will decrease to 82.76% by the year 2004. In 1980, only 0.27% of the population of the City of Tamarac was Black non -Hispanic. In 1990, the percentage of Black non -Hispanic population increased to 2.21%. It is estimated that in 1999, the Black non -Hispanic population of the City accounts for 3.98%. It is further projected that this percentage will increase to 5.31 % by the year 2004. In 1980, 3.14% of the population of the City of Tamarac was Hispanic. In 1990, the percentage of Hispanic population increased to 5.44%. It is estimated that in 1999, the Hispanic population of the City accounts for 8.36%. It is further projected that this percentage will increase to 10.08% by the year 2004. Non -Hispanic non -Black minorities have also increased in the City. It is estimated that 1.32% of the population in 1999 was Asian Pacific Islanders and it is projected that this figure will account for 1.63% of the population in 2004. Table 12. Ethnic Distribution In the City of Tamarac 1980.2004 ITE POP. (NON-HISP.) 1 24,982,196.35 40 937 91.33 146,698186.13 47 628 82.76 LACK POP. NON-HISP. 70 10.27 989 1 2.21 2,114 3.98 13,057 5.31 M. INDIAN/ESKIMO/ALEUT OP. NON-HISP. 0 0 42 0.09 64 0.12 84 0.15 SIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER OP. NON-HISP. 0 0 385 0.88 700 1.32 939 1.63 THER POP. NON-HISP. 60 0.23 31 0.07 49 0.09 38 0.07 ISPANIC POP. 816 ._ _3.15 2 438 1 5.44 14,434 1 8.36 15,801 10.08 Source: Claritas/Census 01 Table 13: Ethnic distribution across different Block Grou s 1999 120110204023 0.25% 1.53% 2.89% 10.24% 85.09% 120110204032 0.08% 1.14°k 1.86% 5.42% 91.51 % 120110204033 0.00% 0.27% 0.30% 1.69% 97.74% 120110204039 0.05% 1.22% 2.54% 5.040% 91.14% 120110503026 0.38% 1.35% 15.46% 11.680% 71.13% 120110601011 0.05% 0.86% 4.27% 7.55% 87.27% 120110001012 0.03% 1.50% 11.04% 9.30% 78.13% % 0.00% 0.43% 3.76% 95.66% �120110601029�O0'4 10601033% 0.70% 2.21 % 6.09% 90.96% Source: Claritas/Census/Mapinfo 37 Ethnic distribution of the population vanes from one Census Block Group to another. In the "most white' Block Group in 1999 97.74% of residents are white, 1.69% are Hispanic 0.30% are Black. In the "most non -white" Block Group, 71.13% of all residents are white, 11.68% are Hispanic and 15.46% are Black_ As Table 13 shows, the percentage of Black residents in different Block groups varies from 0.3% in one Block group to 15.46% in another. Housing Market and Inventory Conditions Housing Supply An adequate supply of quality housing helps to stabilize the rising cost of housing and ensures that housing needs, especially those of low and low -to -moderate income groups are met. The high cost of housing, whether for ownership or rental, comes into play when the supply of adequate housing does not keep up with housing demand. When the demand for housing is greater than the supply, only the higher income residents can afford to have quality housing. The resulting unmet housing need impacts lower income households and their ability to secure adequate housing. In 1997 and 1998, the City of Tamarac issued 695 permits while the highest number in the County among other municipalities was 2,641 permits in the City of Pembroke Pines. All municipalities in Broward County issued a total of 12,484 permits in 1998. The City of Tamarac pemits in that year account for 523 of this County total. Table 14. Number of Buildin Permits IssuedLL 1990.1995 19 0 516 2 2 20o B 8 220 70 8 438 204 10 434 230 0 SF: Single Family; D: Duplex; MF: Multi -Family Source: Properly Appraiser's Office Table 14 Shows that growth in the number of multifamily households in1990, 1991, 1992,1993, 1994, and 1995 was 516, 200, 220, 438, 434, and 0 respectively. In these 6 years there was a rise in the number of building permits for single-family homes from 19 in 1990 to 230 in 1995. K Housing Conditions The condition of a community's housing stock is a direct indicator of that community's overall quality of life. Some of the factors used to determine the condition or quality of a community's housing stock include, but are not limited to, age, construction quality, code enforcement, and level of maintenance. Housing quality is directly related to neighborhood quality. Since home maintenance requires continual property investment, the quality of housing may be related to personal income. Home maintenance cannot be adequately kept up in areas of high unemployment, widespread poverty, crime, drug abuse, and vandalism. In order to assess the conditions of housing, it is essential to review all components of housing: the quality, quantity and affordability. In 1990, there were 29,546 houses in the City of Tamarac. Almost one third of these houses (9,186 houses) in the City of Tamarac were 10-19,9 years old. 8,807 (29.81%) houses were 2 to 4.9 years old. 5,370 (18.18%) homes were 5 to 9.9 years old. 3,671 (12.42%) homes were 20 to 29.9 years old. Table 15, Aae of Housing in Tamarac 1990 Less than 2.0 Years 1,701 5.76 5.76 2.0 to 4.9 Years 8,807 29.81 35.57 . 5.0 to 9.9 Years 5,370 18.18 53.75 10.0 to 19.9 Years 9,186 31.09 84.84 20.0 to 29.9 Years 3,671 12.42 97.26 30.0 to 39.9 Years 715 2.42 99.68 40.0 to 49.9 Years 61 0.21 99.89 50 Years or more 35 0.12 100 Source: U.S. Census M61 Table 18. Age of Housin in Tamarac 1999 Estimates Less than 2.0 Years 830 2.0 to 4.9 Years 1,626 5.0 to 9.9 Years 2,367 10.0 to 19.9 Years 15,878 20.0 to 29.9 Years 9,186 30.0 to 39.9 Years 3,671 40.0 to 49.9 Years 715 50 Years or more ft I 96 Source: Census Data and City. Permit Data The City maintains strict code enforcement in order to prevent substandard housing conditions from occurring, and to improve and maintain the aesthetic appeal of the community. Consequently, the City of Tamarac has very few substandard housing units. The 1990 U.S. Census identified 62 units lacking complete plumbing and kitchens. The City. has emphasized its commitment to maintaining the quality of the housing stock its minor home households, repair programs. It currently targets 29 years old homes by low and moderate -income Table 17 presents housing values for 1990, estimates for 1999 and projections for 2004. it is estimated that 22 % of all houses % of households low are between $10. 32%00 anof lhomes are d � 50,000. between $75,00 and $100,000. Another 29 41 Table 17. Housing value 1990-2004 10ME VALUE <$15,000 18 0.16 0.16 18 0.141 0.14 17 0.12 0.12 iOME VALUE $15,000- 619,999 7 0.06 0.22 5 0.04 0.18 6 0.04 0.16 iOME VALUE $20,000- 649,999 609 5.52 5.74 146 1.12 1.30 98 0.69 0.85 TOME VALUE $50,000- 674 999 4 549 41.26 47.00 27688T20.63 21.93 2,004 14.07 14.92 TOME VALUE $75,000- 699,999 3 202 29.04 76.04 4,233 32.49 54.42 4,097 28,70 43.62 TOME VALUE $100,000- B149 999 1,515,13.741 89.78 3,823 29.34 83.76 5,185 36.32 79.94 TOME VALUE $150,000- $199,999 549 14.981 94.76 961 7.38 91.14 1,337 9.36 89.30 SOME VALUE $200,000- $249 999 267 2.42 97.18 475 3.65 94.79 589 1 4.13 93.43 HOM(= VALUE $250,000- $299 999 129 1.17 98.35 280 2.15 96.94 369 2.58 96.01 HOME VALUE $300,000- $399 999 121 1.10 99.45 220 1.69 98.94 306 2.14 98.15 HOME VALUE $400,000- $499ggg 27 0.24 99.69 108 0.83 99.46 147 1.03 99.18 HOME VALUE $500,000+ 33 0.30 100 71 0.54 100 122 0.85 100 MEDIAN HOME VALUE 77 577 96,698 100,866 Source: Cladtas/Census The median housing value for the entire City is estimated to be $96,698 in 1999. Map 8 shows the median housing values by block group. This median value ranges from 74,683 in one block group to 212,295 in another. 4 a a :K. Z fKl �r � $ � Z----'�'/�►� Table 18 Contract Rent Source: Cladtas/Census The median rent in 1990 ranged from $505 per month in one block group to $634 in another. Map 9 reflects the distribution across different block groups. 44 t• f �. ' .... . ��- Table 19. Compares rent rates in Tamarac to those in Broward County. Average rent in Tamarac was higher than that in the County. The average efficiency rent in the City of Tamarac is $630 while that in the county is $536. The 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom apartment rents were $719, $861, and $1,126 respectively in Tamarac compared to $682, $838, and $1,061 respectively in Broward County. Table 19. Efficiencies 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms Vacancy Rate rtment Rents 1999 630 536 719 682 861 838 1,126 1,06 Source: Property Appraiser's Office The average vacancy rate for the entire county is 5.84%. The Property Appraiser's Office in Broward County reported no vacancy rates for the City of Tamarac. Average rents for all apartment sizes in the City of Tamarac were higher than HUD's fair market rent reported in Table 20. Table 20. US De rtment log of HUD HOME 465 Program ON 498 Rents Tor rep. 598 iaVV N. Lauaei 691 Low Home Rent Limit rFair Hi h Home Rent Limit 479 564 698 865 Market Rent 479 564 698 971 50% Rent Limit 465 1498 598 691 1866 65% Rent Limit 585 628 1766 Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development dale MSA 46 Public and Assisted Housing • - - Public Housing The City of Tamarac does not have any public housing units located within its boundaries, nor is the city served by its own local Public Housing Agency. Broward County Housing Authority serves the municipality. Assisted Housing Inventory Section 8 housing is administered in the City through a contract with the Broward County Housing Authority. There are 49 tenant -based Section 8 existing housing units. Thirteen are one -bedroom apartments, 32 are two -bedroom apartments, and 4 are three -bedroom apartments. There are no four -bedroom apartments under Section 8 contracts in the City of Tamarac. Of the 49 existing units, 6 are held by elderly householders, 21 are held by disabled householders, 20 are held by families (1-4), 2 are held by large fmilies, 38 are held by femal22 are held by Black householders@ and 2sare of households, 25 are held by White householders, , held by Hispanic householders. Nine units are located in Census Tract 204.02, 9 units in Census Tract 204.03, 7 units in Census Tract 601.0,1units iCensus0.0410There are no unused tenant -based existing rental in Census Tract 601.02, 5 units in census Tract 601 A1, and d 1 unitt inCensus Tract 601 certificates or vouchers available in the City of Tamarac. As of April 4, 2000, there were 391 applicants on the Section 8 waiting list in Broward County Housing Authority. The majority of those on the waiting lists were in need of two bedroom (265 applicants) and three bedrooms (98 applicants). Of those 391 applicants on the waiting list 156 had incomes greater than 30% of the Median Family Income of the area while 232 has incomes less than 30% of the Median family Income of the area. Of the 391 applicants on the Section-8 waiting list, elderly persons headed 5, people on disability headed 59.370 families on the waiting list had children. There were 14 white families, 351 black families and 25 Hispanic families. 47 SHIP Activities Minor Home RepairMeatherization/Barrier Free. This activity will provide minor home repairs to Very Low, Low, and Moderate Income households in the City. To be considered as an eligible need, that part of the home in need of repair, must pose a threat to the safety, health, or welfare of the household's occupants. The City plans to provide this assistance to 8 very low and 8 low, and 6 moderate -income households. Emergency Repairs. This activity will provide emergency repairs to Very Low, Low, and Moderate Income households in the City. To be considered as an eligible need, that part of the home in need of repair, must pose a threat to the safety, health, or welfare of the household's occupants. Purchase Assistance. This activity is designed to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to very low, low and moderate -income first-time homebuyers wishing to buy a single- family home within the City of Tamarac. To be eligible, an applicant could not have owned -in part or whole- a home in the last three(3) years. The assistance will be limited to 2% of the down payment and all reasonable closing costs. The City plans to provide this assistance to 5 very low and 4 low, and 3 moderate -income households. Home Ownership Counseling. This activity is designed to provide Home Ownership Counseling for perspective first-time homebuyers. To be considered as a first-time home buyer, a perspective applicant must not have owned a home in part or whole, or held ownership to a home in part or whole within the last 3 years prior to the date of his/her application. E,K Homeless Facilities and Needs Assessment The Homeless Census in Broward County does not provide any specific information on homeless individuals in the City of Tamarac. Therefore, staff compiled a list (see Table 21) of all homeless facilities in the County. Then, staff contacted each one of these facilities. Most facilities either reported that none of their clients come from the City of Tamarac or they notified staff that they do not ask their clients about their city of origin. There are no homeless facilities in the City of Tamarac.There are many homeless facilities in Broward County. These facilities serve the homeless population in the entire County. 4c N m H CD .4'co m0 cam co 7-Qm5-ag 2� rcm c c o v v c c S c 70 ca co O � o3 G d C � � co N_ � � a) � p) a) Laco .a � CL E C. 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IL -W t �z z 0 LC) g ; Aa a � ca W atf ^•C � � w d C» M Ln ) C: 'lU- DYCL S� E 0 E U = 4 E E ci C a) N S-~- A A V cc N Ln TZ � � O ir— CL E L d)M � w D rcr co ' 8 i C � p9 C .-� .-. ` w C CD CJ to J r E 3 .E i E.4 S w m n c ro O cc 0 O E s Q J Z5 Barriers to Affordable Housing Using the Regulatory Barriers Checklist provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, City staff and consultants participated in determining if there are barriers to affordable housing. Although the City is providing affordable housing for elderly residents in the construction of new senior facilities, additional research was conducted to determine whether the City is receptive to private development of affordable housing. Using the checklist, it was determined that the factors that enable the provision of affordable housing in the City of Tamarac by private developers include: • The land that will be required for residential development over the next 5 years is zoned and available for development. • At least a third of the land zoned for residential permits housing other than single-family detached houses • Residential districts permit multifamily housing without going through special approval process • Growth control measures are limited to those imposed by State regulation under the Growth Management law • Zero lot line is permitted • The City has a fast tracking permitting system for affordable housing projects Regulations that may increase the cost of housing in the City include amenities and infrastructure such as sidewalks that are required in keeping with the quality of life and image that City tries to maintain. Zero-4ot line zoning requirements were amended to require more amenities. The amendment, however, still permits smaller lots than traditional size single family detached zoning. Multifamily residential zoning was amended to require larger units (from 450 sq. ft. to 750 sq. ft. units). This amendment, however, brings the code up to what the market is currently demanding. There is no restriction as to the number of bedrooms in the amendment only as to the total square footage of the unit. The intent is that larger rental units will be supported by the market to meet the demand. 6P Housing Needs Assessment This section provides an assessment of the City's current and future housing needs. The housing needs assessment was developed by projecting changes in the number of households by household size, income groups and by tenure type; then comparing these changes to the supply and housing costs in the area. The data from the market analysis ion section three and the 1990 census data provided in the CHAS tables were used to determine the housing needs, Analysis of Current Trends The City of Tamarac has experienced some growth since the 1990 Census. This growth has not been as rapid as that experienced by other cities in Broward County. Some cities like the City of Pembroke Pines are estimated to have more than doubled their populations in the last decade. Therefore, the data that is being used for 1999 and 2004 are based on the 1990 Census data as well as projections and estimates by market data firms such as Claritas and Mapinfo. The methodologies used by these two firms are whenever possible compared to each other and to estimates and projections made by the Consultants on the basis of the Census data (CHAS tables) and using the recommended HUD methodology. It is estimated that the 1999 population has increased by almost one quarter from 44,822 to 53,059 residents. It is projected that the population will increase at a slower pace in the five years. The population is estimated to grow to 57,547 by the year 2004. This increase in population is supposed to have no impact on the average household size. More than one third of the households in 1999 are estimated to earn less than $25,000. This percentage is not expected to increase by the year 2004. The hardest hit among Tamarac's households are its young householders and elderly householders. It is estimated that in 1999 some 56% of all householders between 15 and 24 made less than $25,000 per year. It is estimated that in 1999 some 56% of all householders over 75 made less than $25,000 per year. The population of the City of Tamarac is aging. In 1980, people over 65 accounted for 33% of the City's population. In 1990, people over 65 accounted for 48% of the City's population. It is estimated that the elderly population of Tamarac account for 48%, and it is projected that this population will account for 48% of the City's 2004 population. As the median age map shows that the elderly population is concentrated in the western block groups of the City. The population of the City is also becoming less and less white. In 1980, 96% of the population was white. In 1999, it is estimated that 86% of the population is white. In 2004, it is projected that 83% of the population will be white. Minority residents are concentrated in two block groups in the City of Tamarac. pr Cost Burden Analysis Although the rate of housing constructionand moderate -income housnues to be leholds. hh in the e othe owing analysislooks at units is not affordable to verylow, low a the housing cost burden per income useholds. The needs of these households arelthends rtoe separated further into renter and owner ha projected 2004. Tables 22 through 27 show the 1990 U.S. Census Data and projections to 2004. Using the total household projections from the previously provided CHAS, the data was broken down by categories. The percentage per category from the 1990 U.S. Census was maintained throughout. Table 22, Household size estimates and projections based on 1990 census 1 Person 7188 31.38 8488 31.38 9,287 , 38 2 Person 11,977 52.29 14,143 52.29 15,475 52.29 3 Person 2109 9.21 491 2, 9.21 2,726 9.21 4 Person 1,104 4.82 1,304 4.82 1,426 4.82 5 Person 339 1 1.48 403 1.49 438 1.48 6 or more 143 1 0.83 224 _ _ 0_83 246 0.83 House7hoild Size 1.94 1.95 1.95 ions inhange_ Same as 1990 Same as 1990 Source: Census/Mapinfo 7n Table 23: Household size by block group 19" 120110204023 21 % 39% 15% 16% 6% 2% 1 % 120110204032 29% 57% 9%, 3% 0% 0% 0% 120110204033 28% 68% 5% 1 % 0% 0% 0% 120110204039 16% 57% 16% 9% 2% 1 % 0% 120110503026 37% 44% 11 % 6% 2% 1 % 0% 120110601011 31 % 53% 10% 4% 2% 0% 0% 120110601012 30% 48% 12% 6% 2% 1 % 0% 120110601029 41 % 53% 5% 1 % 0% 0% 0% 120110601033 37% 55% 1 6% 1 2% 0% 0% 0% Source: Census/Mapinfo 0-3 � 0 Table 24: Major Indicators by Block Group 1999 P1• .l� 120110204023 120110204032 41 756 28,183 32138 64 531 27 831 26,593 32 767 29,275 24,873 20,412 20,102 22 900 39 118 17 681 18,335 20 947 24,904 20 691 2.5 1.8 1.8 2.2 1.9 1.9 2 1.6 1.7 3,265 2 597 1,844 2,673 2 180 1 910 2 903 823 5353 8172 4,890 3,261 5,673 4135 3 642 5 883 1,332 91162 46160 4,176 5,472 4 610 2,840 3.282 3 220 4 914 2,0 12 200 40 41 67 69 48 50 58 52 73 68 120110204033 120110204039 120110503026 120110601011 120110601012 120110601029 120110601033 Totals Source: CladtaslCensus/Mapinfo All Households OT, Tables 25, 26 and 27 present the CHAS table for 1990, estimates for 1999 and projections for 2004 respectively. Table 25 shows that in 1990 5,272 (23%) of Tamarac's 22,860 households were very low income, 2,893 were low income (0-50% Median Family Income), 4,519 had income between 51 % and 80% of the Median Family Income, and 1,952 had moderate income. 4,507 (20%) of these households were renters while 18,353 households were owners. The 1990 CHAS table reflects that 29% of all households in the City of Tamarac had housing problems. 47% (2,118 households) of renters had housing problems while 24% (2,118 households) of all owners had housing problems. Of the 4,507 renter households in 1990, 924 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income households totaled 409, other low-income renter households totaled 952, and moderate - income renter households totaled 446. The 1990 CHAS table shows that 75% of the very low-income renter households experience a cost burden that is more than 30% of their income. 89% of families- with income between 31 and 50% of the Median Family Income have housing problems and experience a cost burden over 30% of their income. This figure increases to 90% with those renters with 51-80% of the Median Family Income and to 59% with those renters with 81-95% of the Median Family Income. Of the 18,353 owner households in 1990, 4,348 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income owner households totaled 2,563, other low-income owner households totaled 3,567, moderate -income owners totaled 1,506. The 1990 CHAS table shows that 69% of the very low-income owner households experience a cost burden that is more than 30% of their income. This percentage decreases as the income of household increases. 56% of families with income between 31 and 50% of the Median Family Income have housing problems and experience a cost burden over 30% of their income. This figure decreases to 27% with those owners with 51-80% of the Median Family Income and to 23% with those owners with 81-95% of the Median Family Income. • 199 In 1999, it is estimated that there were 27,048 households in the City of Tamarac. of the 5,065 renter households in 1999,1,017 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income households totaled 439, other low-income renter households totaled 1,063, moderate -income renter households totaled 501. of the 21,983 owner households in 1999, 5,208 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income owner households totaled d 07700, other low-income owner households totaled 4,273, moderate -income owner households total it is projected that in 2004, Tamarac will have 26,679 households. Of these, 21,683 are projected to.be owner households while 4,996 are projected to be renter households. Of the 4,996 renter households in 2004,1005 are projected to have incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-inao nrnoderholds are projected to total 434, other ate-ir�corne renters are projected t4 total 153.low-income renter households are projected to total 1,051, a of the 21,683 owner households in 2004, 5,148 are projected to have incomes less than 50% of the Median Family income. Low-income owner households are projected to total 3,035, other low-income owner households are projected to total 4,223, moderate -income owners are projected to total 1,783. Elderly in Tables 25, 26 and 27 present the CHAS table for 1990, estimates for 1999 and projections for 2004 respectively. Table 25 shows that in 199014,090 (62%) of Tamarac's household are Senior households. Of the 920 elderly renter households households totaled 0, 358 122incomes other low-income elderly enteless than 60% of the r households'an ily Income. Low-income elderly totaled 220, and moderate -income elderly renter households totaled 131. The 1990 CHAS table shows that 83% of the very low-income elderly renter households experience a cost burden that is more than 30% of their income. 66% of elderly families with income between 31 and 50% of -7,A the Median Family Income have housing problems and experience a cost burden over 30% of their income. This figure increases to 78% with those elderly renters with 51-80% of the Median Family Income and decreases to 62% with those elderly renters with 81-95% of the Median Family Income. Of the 18,353 owner households in 1990, 5181 were elderly. Of these, 3,970 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income elderly owner households totaled 2,319, other low-income elderly owner households totaled 2,963, and moderate -income elderly owners totaled 1,118. The 1990 CHAS table shows that 69% of the very low-income elderly owner households experience a cost burden that is more than 30% of their income. 50% of elderly families with income between 31 and 50% of the Median Family Income have housing problems and experience a cost burden over 30% of their income. This figure decreases to 20% with those elderly owners with 51-80% of the Median Family Income and decreases to 17% with those elderly owners with 81-95% of the Median Family Income, 1999 In 1999, it is estimated that there were 27,048 households in the City of Tamarac. Of these, 16,695 are elderly households.1090 elderly households were renters and 15,605 are owners. Of the 1090 elderly renter households in 1999, 424 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family income. Low-income households totaled 145, other low-income elderly renter households totaled 261, moderate -income renter households totaled 155. Of the 15,605 elderly owner households in 1999, 4,703 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income elderly owner households totaled 2,747, other low-income elderly owner households totaled 3,510, and moderate -income owner households totaled 1,324. 2004 It is projected that in 2004, there were 26679 households in the City of Tamarac. Of these, 16,467 are elderly households.1075 elderly households were renters and .16,392 are owners. Of the 1075 elderly renter households in 2004, 419 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income households totaled 143, other low-income elderly renter households totaled 258, and moderate -income renter households totaled 153. Of the 15,392 elderly owner households in 2004, 4,649 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income elderly owner households totaled 2716, other low-income elderly owner households totaled 3,469, and moderate -income owner households totaled 1,309. 75 Large Family Households In 1990, 482 households in the City of Tamarac had 5 or more people. This figure is estimated to be 627 in 1999 and is projected to be 684 in 2004. This is a substantial increase relative to the increase in the number of households from 1990 to 1999 and to 2004. The larger households are concentrated in one block group where 8% of all households in that block group have more than 5 people. According to the 1990 CHAS table, 44 renter households had 5 or more people. All of these households had housing problems. 24 of these households are very low income and are expected to have housing problems and a cost burden higher than 30% of their income. 9 are low income and are expected to have problems and a cost burden higher than 30% of their income. 13 of these households have incomes between 31 and 80% of the median family income. All of these households had housing problems and housing cost above 30% of their income. Persons with HIV/AIDS As of March 01, 2000, there were 12,234 AIDS cases reported in Broward County. Of these cases 1,214 were in the Central western region that includes Tamarac. 652 cases were reported in the northern western region that borders the City of Tamarac. As of March 01, 2000, there were 2,455 HIV cases reported in Broward County. Of these cases, 278 were in the Central western region, which includes Tamarac. 110 cases were reported in the northern western region that borders the City of Tamarac. No housing information is available on this population. Persons with Disabilities Housing information for people with disability is -not available for the City of Tamarac. There are fifty-nine disabled householders who need housing assistance. They currently receive section 8 housing assistance. In Broward County, there is a total of 16,445 disabled workers of receive social security benefits. Given their limited income, most of these recipients will have housing needs. There is no data on how many of these County residents reside within the boundaries of the City of Tamarac. 76 Minority Housing Needs In 1990, there were 831 Hispanic households and 417 Black non -Hispanic households in the City of Tamarac. It is estimated that the number of Hispanic households and Black households in the City of Tamarac has almost doubled between 1990 and 1999. There are no estimates for this population's housing conditions in any of the marketing data used in this plan. Therefore, it is anticipated that any projections on the basis of the 1990 CHAS tables might not be valid for 1999 or 2004. Elderly Renters In 1990, there were 19 renter Hispanic elderly households and no renter Black elderly households. 10 of the Hispanic elderly households had very low income (0-50% of the Median Family Income). All of these have housing problems. A total of 158 elderly Hispanic households owned their homes. 44% of these households have housing problems, and 82 (more than half) are very low income. There were 19 Black owner households in 1990. Of these, 10 had incomes between 31 and 50% of the Median Family Income, The 1990 CHAS table shows that all 19 households had housing problems. overcrowding In 1990, there were'7,188,11,977, 2,109,1,104, 339,111, and 32 households with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 or more persons respectively. By comparison, there are 279, 3,815,18,767, 5,011, 978 and 126 housing units With 0,1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 or more bedrooms. Housing units with more than three bedrooms represent 86% of the City's housing stock. HUD's data shows that overcrowding occurs mostly in larger renter households for families in the very low-income category. Table 25 shows that 53% of very low income (0-50 of Median Family Income) large households in the City of Tamarac have housing problems. Physically Inadequate There are no known physically inadequate units in the City. However, those homes located in the older parts of the City, owned by very low and low income households, have the potential of becoming inadequate due to the household's inability to allocate a portion of their income for maintenance and repair. There are an estimated 96 houses that are older than 50 years and another 715 that are between 40 and 49.9 years old. The City places a great deal of emphasis on assisting these households with the repair of their homes. Intl Lead Base Paint Hazard Reduction The Broward County Health Department tracks information on lead poisoning by Zip Code. In 1999, 17 cases of lead paint poisoning were recorded in the Zip codes that include the City of Tamarac. These cases could have occurred in these Zip codes but not within the City boundaries. Given the fact that there are 13,668 housing units that were built before 1979, it is likely that some of these homes still have lead paint hazards. W. 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Y� � '�j t✓ .,; 1 i...l..k:, i. .� :t3 .. rr r iir`aYy�' {LrQ� AB i�1 c6 w� vuwu �,,, r' �,[..$ n �: '..• r r .` r'a t l �7r ' `�qa � ` �Crr ���r ��{�^ �'E o.l � .� 4 aYa•r �krfr . �... •. ,� CL.Z.i ` ' ^r. r �P.. '�. '�. iY.S��'.:Jvl. r r. •,yErB(at! / r��rCti �^" ' r�'..'� � r ,^ 'ul" 1'; r'1��[.^ _ aiCI�Y Pi � � � � i '! % w.- S .i �.G t S , r� z+�l %r6✓6.x�: c4 a d- L "J, Gi k A _ _ . �, w r r f '',. a,� ,� � �t.(Ji S �. L} r 1 •41..C,` ff� "V�+V ��4y .S P'. � � } \ i • r r) �l.fa r � � t zs 'z + '..r. w aY*r a*''l�R'k �a..n! v � � �.1' ,`�! \ H `fY'` `r� �, �4„Ar �° ,.h{f ..�rL .dk. �'. cL.1 ✓�a.if....=� STRATEGIES, PRIORITIES, NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES The City of Tamarac in conjunction with its citizens, the Planning Board, City officials and departments, established a list of priorities for the City's Community Development Block Grant program. These priorities will be used in the selection of activities and funding levels for CDBG projects. This list of local priorities will be used to achieve the established goals and objectives of the City's CDBG program. The overall goal of the City of Tamarac CDBG program is... "To arrest and prevent any physical or economic blight through the rehabilitation and/or construction of housing, infrastructure and community facilities, and through economic development initiatives." LOCAL PRIORITIES FOR CDBG PROGRAM The priorities for funding will be used to determine which proposals will be recommended to the Tamarac City Commission for approval. Special consideration will be given to projects that may be implemented in a timely manner and/or leverage additional funds. The following is the list of funding priorities for the City of Tamarac CDBG program. 1- Housing Development & Assistance Project 2 - Public Services Projects Priority consideration will be given to projects in their initial stages or ongoing projects that provide or will provide direct services to the City's extremely low, low, and moderate income residents. Again, fiscal leveraging and timeliness of implementation will be very important in the selection of projects and funding levels for the. CDBG program. The establishment of these local priorities indicates the City's concerns with HUD's requirements for timely implementation and expenditure of CDBG funds. The projects in the housing category will include housing rehabilitation and elderly housing. 85 GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR ALLOCATION DECISIONS The following factors will be considered in the selection of projects for funding and areas for treatment. Geographical Impact of Funds Eligible project proposals that directly benefit low/moderate income residents of the City of Tamarac will be highly considered for funding. Direct benefit is defined as projects whom which the residents receive primary benefit from such as social service centers, housing rehabilitation versus indirect benefits from infrastructure improvements. These projects should directly impact areas where at least 31.4% of the residents earn 80 % or less of the area median family income or the services are provided directly to eligible recipients city wide. Consistency with the City`s Consolidated Plan All housing projects must be consistent with the needs and priorities as presented in the City of Tamarac Consolidated Plan. Actions that may impede affordable housing will make a project ineligible to receive CDBG funds. Timely Implementation of Projects During the funding allocation process, multi -year projects should receive commitments for funding at the beginning or as close thereto through completion, without unnecessary annual reviews, unless there is significant change in the cost or scope of work or services. Interrelationship of Activities Special consideration will be given to projects or activities that are interrelated and/or complement other public or private sector resources. Priority will be given to projects or activities that are coordinated with other public or private improvements or in close proximity, which maximizes the impact of the City's CDBG funds. Leveraging Funds Special consideration for funding will be given to projects that interface with additional public and/or private sector funds. This encourages the expenditure of block grant funds on projects that can receive matching funds or the funding of "but -for" type projects with block grant dollars. FU Sequence of Phasing Basic infrastructure improvements (such as water and sanitary sewer systems) should be constructed before above ground street improvements are recommended. This policy will assist in avoiding the unnecessary and wasteful cost of damaging new street improvements to install the water and sewer systems at a later time. impact on Administration Cost and Operating Budget Projects that create substantial administrative, operational or maintenance costs are discouraged. Special consideration will be given to projects or activities that require few fixed staff or low maintenance expenses to be incurred by the City. General Feasibility All projects must be proven to be financially feasible before receiving CDBG funds, particularly in the case of economic development; housing development; and sub recipient administered projects. All economic development and housing development proposals will be required to have an additional attachment to the regular CDBG proposal application. This attachment must be completed and clearly show that the proposed project is financially feasible and conforms to applicable regulatory constraints, i.e., zoning, land use, flood plan restrictions, environmental regulations, etc. Non -Duplication of Efforts Proposed projects that will cause duplication of an existing service will not be considered for funding. Job Creation Special consideration will be given to projects with job creation components. All economic development projects must have job creation possibilities. The majority of jobs must directly benefit low/moderate income residents. f/ STRATEGIC PLAN Goal .To arrest and prevent any physical or economic blight through the rehabilitation and/or construction of housing, infrastructure and community facilities, and through economic development initiatives! Ob'ei ctives The overall program objective is driven by several factors including (1) the age and condition of the residential developments in the City; (2) the need for community facilities for low/moderate income household's particularly elderly households; and (3) the need to provide Public Services. The City of Tamarac continues to insist on high quality housing development, as well as quality maintenance of the City's existing housing stock by residents. However, the City must insure that developers provide affordable high quality housing for the low/moderate income residents of the City. This objective can be achieved over the next five years through the following strategies: • Provide funding assistance to maintain the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation of older units. • Provide first-time homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income residents • Provide public services through CPR Enhancement, Life Safety Education, Smoke Detector (purchase & installation) and purchase 66% of a bus. • Code Enforcement activities Public Facilities improvements Strategies HOUSING REHABILITATION Obiective To maintain the supply of affordable housing through rehabilitation of older units. Many of the program recipients have been elderly persons living alone in single family homes that cannot afford the cost of repair and maintenance. A number of program participants have also been households headed by a female with children who cannot afford the repair and maintenance of their homes. In some instances, units that are presently in standard physical condition could easily slip to substandard condition because the residents cannot afford the maintenance and repair of their homes. Strategy For the purpose of the Consolidated Plan, "housing rehabilitation" refers to minor to major physical rehabilitation of owner occupied, housing dwelling units located within the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac, Florida. The total rehabilitation cost may be limited to a minimum of five hundred ($500) dollars to a high of twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars. It is anticipated that the majority of the housing rehabilitation cost will fall at around $15,000 per dwelling unit. The program will target low income households. However, moderate -income households will also be eligible to participate. It is anticipated that a minimum of 15 dwelling units per year for the next five (5) years will receive assistance under this program. The yearly cost of the program is estimated at $ 233,000. The housing units that are considered for rehabilitation will be classified in one of three groups. The categories are; (i) Standard Condition (ii) Substandard Condition, or (III) Dilapidated Condition. Typically, most units will be classified as "standard condition" indicating that they do not have major physical damage. Repair work will include facade treatment, painting, minor exterior wood and/or masonry repairs, and energy efficiency improvements. Units that are classified as "substandard" will typically require repairs in the frame, foundation, roof or superstructure of the unit. Additionally, improvements may include repair and/or replacement of exterior doors and windows. Lastly, a unit may be determined to be "substandard" if it is missing some or all of the plumbing facilities. A unit may be classified as "dilapidated" if the unit has major structural deficiencies. A unit that is in dilapidated condition typically will cost more to repair than to rebuild. Therefore, a dilapidated unit will be demolished and the occupants will be relocated based on the City's "Displacement and Relocation Plan". The "Displacement and Relocation Plan' is a part of the CDBG program and is presented in the last part of this document. It is anticipated that there will be very few, if any, occupied dilapidated units within the boundaries of the City of Tamarac, Florida. The City will provide inspections, bid write-up, financial counseling for the homeowner and underwriting for each rehab job. All work will be based on a competitive bid process from a pre -approved list of participating contractors. All participating contractors will be State licensed contractors with the necessary bonding (if required) and insurance. The contractors will be paid directly from CDBG funds. The housing rehabilitation will be in the form of a deferred loan grant to eligible low and moderate income homeowners. ASSISTANCE T4 FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS p_biective - Provide first-time homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income residents. Based on the market analysis, there were 3,336 renter households in 1999 and the year 2000 projection reflects close to 1,017 renter households that could potentially qualify for first-time homebuyer assistance. Considering that the supply of units exceeds the demand, and that the rental rates and purchase prices are the main factors keeping some households from moving into larger units or into homeownership, first-time homebuyer assistance through the CDBG program can meet the housing needs of qualifying renters paying over $500,00 per month for rental units in the City. StraLegy For the purpose of the Community Development Plan, "First -Time Homebuyer Assistance" refers to the assistance provided to renter households to become homeowners for the first time. Eligible renters will not owned a home, in whole or in part within the last three (3) years. All homes must be within the political boundaries of the City of Tamarac. The overall purpose of the First-time Homebuyers Program is to increase the opportunity for homeownership to first-time buyers. This will be achieved by providing down payment and/or closing cost assistance to low and moderate -income renter residents through grants or loans. In the event that the City elected to use community based, non-profit corporations in the implementation of some CDBG programs, the First-time Homebuyers Program may be expanded to include land acquisition for the construction of new single family units for first-time homebuyers and/or construction of single family units for eligible buyers. • Public Services W ' dive - To meet the needs of a growing community Public services activities directed towards improving the services provided to the community. Areas include CPR Enhancement, Life Safety Education, Smoke Detector (purchase & installation), and 66% Bus Purchase. A public service activity or project should either be a new service or one that is a quantifiable increase in an existing service. For the purpose of the Community Development Plan, public services are community facilities, services and programs that provide support to the City's residents. Projects in this category will provide safety programs or provide services to residents of the City of Tamarac. (66% Bus Purchase) The funding of this category will be based on the merits of the request for funding received. The category is subject to a 15% cap. Therefore, priority will be given to programs phased over a number of years, and programs that benefit the greatest number of low and moderate -income persons. 01 PRIORITY ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT Priority Goal "9" - Housing The goal of decent housing includes assisting low and moderate income persons to obtain appropriate housing and assisting persons at risk to not becoming homeless; retention of the affordable housing stock; increasing the availability of permanent housing in standard condition, and affordable cost to low and moderate income families, particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex national origin, familial status, or disability. Priority Goal "IA" - Existing Homeowners Very low, low and moderate income (0% to 30%, 31 % to 50%, and 51 % to 80% of MR) Existing Homeowners As stated before, there is very little substandard housing in the City. Therefore, based on this assessment, the City has assigned a relative numerical priority of "1A" to all existing owner -occupied housing rehabilitation program. Strategy Development - Investment Plan Activi Based on the 1990 census data, the City reflects that 29% of all households in the City of Tamarac had housing problems. Of the 18,353 owner households in 1990, 4,348 had incomes less than 50% of the Median Family Income. Low-income owner households counted 2,563, other low-income owner households counted 3,567, moderate -income owners counted 1,506. Therefore, based on this assessment, the City has assigned a relative numerical priority of "1A" to all existing owner -occupied housing rehabilitation program. The five (5) year goal: Owner -occupied housing rehab = 75 units Pro rams The following programs and resources (federal and state) will be pursued over the next 5 year period. The jurisdiction will generally support applications for these programs and resources from eligible non -profits and other entities when application is limited to such entities. However, when the jurisdiction is also an eligible applicant, it will take the lead and apply directly for funding. 92 Rehabilitation A. Federal: CDBG B. State: SHIP Priority "I B" First Time Homebuyers Very low, low income and moderate (0% to 30%, 31 to 50%, and 51 % to 80% of MFI) "1 st- Time Home Buyers Combined Grouping (i) Analysis In reviewing the 1999 census data of renters in the City of Tamarac, there are over 6000 families with 59.6%, or 3,697, of them with incomes below 80% of median and of that 3,697 families there are 820 families paying rents greater than 30% of their monthly gross income. Current affordable homeownership housing expenses based on today's interest rates and construction and land cost of $46.00 per sq, ft., these 820 families can afford a 1,400 sq. ft. home @ $64,400 with $4,400 down, an interest rate of 7-1/2% for 30 years. Their monthly PITI would be approximately $550.00 per month and with the City's first time homebuyers assistance on down payment and closing cost. Renters can become homeowners with housing cost less than 30% of their gross Income. Therefore, the City has assigned a relative numerical priority of 1 B" to all first-time homebuyers categories. Activities Based on the City's assessment of the types of housing problems experienced by some renters, they appear to be good candidates as first-time homebuyers in all income groups, from very low to low income. Based on the availability of existing vacant housing for sale and the ability of some 800 renter families with incomes below 80% of median currently paying in excess of 30% of income on housing expenses, the City has identified first-time homebuyers assistance as the primary activity to be pursued and used over the next five years. The first-time homebuyers assistance can meet the needs of the renters paying greater than $700 per month towards rent. The five (5) year goal of First -Time Homebuyers Assistance =125 units. The following programs and resources (federal and state) will be pursued over the next five (5) years. The City will generally support applications for these programs and resources from eligible non -profits and other entities when application is limited to such entities. However, when the City becomes an eligible applicant, it may take the lead and apply directly for funding. Down Payment Assistance A. Federal: CDBG B. State: SHIP Priority Goal A2" - Public Service Low to moderate income (0% to 30%, 31 % to 50% and 51 % to 80% of MR) persons. Public service activities directed towards improving the services provided to the community. Areas include CPR Enhancement, Life Safety Education, Smoke Detector (purchase & installation). These services will benefit a low to moderate area in the City of Tamarac. PLOgram The following program and resource (federal) will be pursued over the next 5 year period. The jurisdiction will generally support applications for these programs and resources from eligible non -profits and other entities when application is limited to such entities. However, when the jurisdiction is also an eligible applicant, it will take the lead and apply directly for funding. Public Servi e A. Federal: B, Public Services CDBG 1. CPR Enhancement: CDBG 2. Life Safety Education CDBG 3. Smoke Detector (purchase & installation) CDBG 4. 66% Bus Purchase CDBG INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE/COORDINATION The City of Tamarac decided to subcontract to the private sector for a program administrator. After the competitive bid process, Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida, Inc. (CRA), was awarded the contract. The City maintains the role and responsibility of monitoring its subcontractor in meeting the City's annual and 5-year housing goals. This monitoring process will be handled by the City's Finance and Auditing Departments. CRA is responsible for the program administration and coordinating program activities with the Citys' Community Development Department and when applicable with the Citys' Manager Office. From the beginning of the contract award, CRA has established ties with the City to ensure that there is coordination in the program. In addition, CRA administers and will monitor the program activities that will be awarded to subgrantees. The City Departments identify projects that are of need in the community. These Departments submit application packets following a request for proposal cycle. If their proposals are funded, the project may be carried out directly by the department or sent out for competitive bidding. The advantage of this system is that it establishes a clearinghouse for City projects/programs. This enables CRA to determine whether a project merits CDBG funding using the guidelines and policies for allocation decisions under CDBG. Otherwise, the project is discussed with the City Manager who determines if alternative sources of funding should be located. Services of programs such as the Minor Home Repair is provided by a program consultant/administrator. This helps to ensure that the project is carried out in an efficient manner. PUBLIC HOUSING IMPROVEMENT/INITIATIVES The City of Tamarac does not have any Public Housing Units located within its corporate boundaries. C� 5 CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the Housing and Community Development Plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Citizen Participation Plan -- it is following a detailed citizen participation plan which: . Provides for and encourages citizen participation, with particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate income who are residents of slum and blighted areas and of areas in which funds are proposed to be used, and provides for participation of residents in low and moderate income neighborhoods as defined by the local jurisdiction; 2. Provides citizens with reant6e�$Isrondsed utimely se of funds asrequ'rmeetings, the�egulationsand of records relating to the gra p Po the Secretary, and relating to the actual use of funds under the Act; 3. Provides for technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request such assistance in developing proposals with the level and type of assistance to be determined by the grantee; 4. Provides for public hearings to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions at all stages of the community development program, including at least the development of needs, the review of proposed activities, and review of program performance, which hearings shall be held after adequate notice, at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, and with accommodation for the handicapped; 5. Provides for a timely written answer to written complaints and grievances, within 15 working days where practicable; and 6. Identifies how the needs of non-English speaking residents will be met in the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate; Citizen Participation Prior to submission of its housing and community development plan to HUD, the jurisdiction has: 1. Met the citizen participation requirements of'91.100 and 91.105 2, Prepared its housing and community development plan and annual use of funds in accordance with '91.200 and made its housing and community development plan submission available to the public. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing — The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, prepare an analysis of impediments and maintain records pertaining to carrying out this certification. Anti -Discrimination -- The grants will be conducted and administered in compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3620), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Orders 11063,11625, 12138, 12432 and 12892, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act (title II) and implementing regulations. Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, as required under '91.105 and Federal implementing regulations; and that it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the relocation requirements of year 2000 governing optional relocation assistance under section 105(a)(11) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Drug Free Workplace — It will or will continue to provide a drug -free workplace by: 1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employees about - (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 97 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the empl oy (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (The City will modify this section in its policy and procedures. 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted - (a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and I - including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 8. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) City of Tamarac and City's Urban Affairs Consultants: City Hall Community Redevelopment Associates of 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue Florida, Inc. Tamarac, Florida 33321-2401 10221 Taft Street, Suite 2 Tamarac, Florida 33026 Anti -Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report. Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph (n) of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub -awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub -grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub -recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. The jurisdiction is in compliance with restrictions on lobbying required by 24 CFR part 87, together with disclosure forms, if required by that part. Legal Authority -- It possesses legal authority under State and local law to make grant submissions and to execute community development and housing programs and that the jurisdiction's governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act a resolution, motion or similar action authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the grantee to submit the housing and community development plan and amendments thereto and all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the person identified as the official representative of the grantee to act in connection with the submission of the housing and community development plan and to provide such additional information as may be required; Applicable Laws — The jurisdiction will comply with the other provisions of the Acts covering programs covered by the HCD plan and with other applicable laws. /. A�� �O Jeffrey . Mille , City Manager Date Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Use of Funds w It has developed its HCD plan one-year projected use of funds so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; (the projected use of funds may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available); except that the aggregate use of CDBG funds received under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and if applicable, under section 108 of the same Act, during program year(s) 2000 - 2005 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that not less than 70 percent of such funds are used for activities that benefit such persons during such period; Community Development Plan -- It has developed a community development plan, for the period specified in the paragraph above, that identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short and long-term community development objectives that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective and requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Special Assessments — It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted in whole or in part with funds provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, or with amounts resulting from a guarantee under section 108 of the same Act by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements, unless: 1. Funds received under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, are used to pay the proportion of such fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of such public improvements that are financed from revenue sources other than under Title I of that Act; or 2. For purposes of assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of moderate income, the grantee certifies to the Secretary that it lacks sufficient funds received under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (1) above; WIN Lead -Based Paint The new regulation is being issued under sections 1012 and 1013 of the Residential Lead -Based Point Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, which is Title X ("ten") of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992. Sections 1012 and 1013 of Title X amended the Lead -Based Paint associated housing. The new regulation appears .within title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations as part 35 (24 CPR 35). Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; , /,. /, � ev" 4, - Jefrey Ailleity Manager Date 101 0 t APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: A. L� •n a 'fic 'o T his certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance wee eaced when th a for making transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification ��de Any person who fails or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. B. Druo- ref W I ertifi 'on 1, By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification set out in paragraph (A). ich 2. The Certification set out in paragraph (A) is a material epned that the granton of fact ee a whi knowing) reliance is pled when the agency awards the grant. if d is later temv e requirements of Free lace rendered a false certification, or otherwise viovatisf�e to the Federal GoviernDment, may takepaction Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies a a authorized under the Drug -Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the g rant application. there s no application, ot identify the workplaces at the time of application,on fi e in its office and make the rnforrrraiion grantee must keep the identity bf the workplace(s) available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug -free workplace requirements. A. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the Change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the sites) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: • 7. Definitions of terms in the Non procurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and drug - Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance' means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non -Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; -Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (I) All "direct charge" employees; (0) all "indrect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the gram and (M) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used 10 meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of sub -recipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). 10?